A sudden voice from the sky.
Made Yang Jun, who was about to finish off his opponent, pause his movements.
Qiang Gan seized the opportunity, his body flashing as he evaded disaster.
However, Yang Jun was not angered.
Instead, he bowed respectfully towards the sky.
"Greetings, Lord Huang Shi."
Amidst the astonished gazes of everyone present.
Huang Shi's figure slowly appeared.
He nodded slightly at Yang Jun.
The next moment.
He eagerly asked.
"Is young friend Lin Feng here? There is great danger, quickly leave with me!"
Upon learning that Lin Feng had just returned and then left.
He breathed a sigh of relief.
"This is good. If he has truly left this universe, then he is safe."
"I will bear this difficulty alone!"
Qiang Gan, who had retreated to the side, also showed surprise at Huang Shi's appearance.
This was a powerful figure who could rival his master, Lord Tai Hao.
A renowned existence in the universe.
The conflict he was involved in was said to be a small game between two powerful figures.
Although he had miraculously saved his life just now.
He also understood.
That he had lost.
With this thought, he gritted his teeth and stepped forward.
"Greetings, Lord Huang Shi."
"I lost the previous battle!"
His eyes held extreme unwillingness, but there was nothing he could do.
Unexpectedly.
Huang Shi merely shook his head.
"Never mind!"
"Let's call it a draw."
Qiang Gan was stunned.
He had been completely outmatched, and had even used up all his revival chances.
And this opponent actually gave up?
Just as he was racking his brain for an explanation.
Another seven-colored beam of light descended from the sky.
Accompanied by a surprised voice.
"Why have you, an old man who's always so petty, suddenly changed your ways?"
Qiang Gan looked back in pleasant surprise.
"My Lord!"
The newcomer was dressed in flowing robes, with a handsome appearance and extraordinary bearing.
It was Tai Hao, who had previously been in a gamble with Huang Shi.
Facing Qiang Gan's ashamed explanation, he showed no dejection or disappointment, merely waving his hand casually.
"It's nothing!"
"It was just a game between my elder brother Huang Shi and me."
"As for a mere star domain, I, Tai Hao, can afford to lose."
With a smile in his eyes, he extended his hand and invited.
"Why not seize the day? Shall we have elder brother Huang Shi visit the star domain he won, right now?"
Although his subordinate had failed to win this confrontation.
And he hadn't obtained the promising talent, Little Feng, as a puppet.
He had been renowned in this universe for hundreds of thousands of years and had seen all sorts of storms.
Losing was losing, and it was nothing.
Moreover, Huang Shi's attitude just now had greatly pleased him.
He suddenly felt.
That this old man, whom other lords described as stingy and ill-tempered, seemed like a decent person?
And facing Tai Hao's magnanimity, Huang Shi secretly praised him.
As expected of the most heroic among the Ten Great Lords!
But at this moment.
He was anxious about the predicament before him.
The pursuit by the other two great lords had already vexed him.
He had no mood to chat with the other party.
He merely cupped his hands in a salute, expressing his gratitude.
But he refused.
"I have some matters to attend to here. Thank you for your kind offer."
"Once this crisis is over, I will definitely pay you a visit!"
Tai Hao's interest was piqued.
"May I ask what difficulty elder brother is facing? Can I be of any help?"
Huang Shi gave a wry smile.
If it were any other matter, Tai Hao's influence might have some effect.
But he had brought Lin Feng and wiped out the accumulation of tens of thousands of years painstakingly cultivated by the two great lords.
And now, the perpetrator was absent.
And he, the instigator, was still fleeing.
This had already ignited the fury of the two great lords.
It wasn't that he hadn't tried to compensate them.
But they had all refused outright.
At this moment.
He had no choice but to brace himself and confront their onslaught here.
At worst, his old bones would be buried here today, and the matter would be resolved!
A determined glint flashed in Huang Shi's eyes.
But the more resolute he was.
The more Tai Hao's interest grew.
Judging by his demeanor, he seemed to have encountered a major issue.
Just as he was about to probe further.
A fluctuation rippled through the sky.
An extremely oppressive aura descended from above, causing everyone's expressions to change.
Thump!
The team members could barely withstand the pressure of this aura and fell to the ground.
Their eyes were filled with shock.
Hong Jun fared even worse and directly fainted.
Even Qiang Gan, caught off guard, lost his balance and stumbled.
Tai Hao's expression instantly turned grim.
"Who dares to be so presumptuous?"
The aura in the sky paused and weakened considerably.
Xue Yin and Ji Dao's figures emerged from the clouds.
Upon seeing Tai Hao, both were somewhat surprised.
"I didn't expect Lord Tai Hao to be here as well?"
Tai Hao snorted coldly.
"I was discussing matters with elder brother Huang Shi, but you interrupted me."
"Don't you know this area is my territory?"
"Are you two provoking me?"
Xue Yin and Ji Dao were reprimanded by Tai Hao, their faces reddening.
However, due to Tai Hao's power, they could only feign apology.
"We did not know you were here, our apologies for the disturbance."
The two bowed, then said sternly.
"We have some grievances with Lord Huang Shi. We request that Lord Tai Hao remain neutral."
It was evident that they were somewhat wary of Tai Hao.
They had made their intentions clear beforehand.
Tai Hao scoffed.
"Grievances?"
"Elder brother Huang Shi has always been non-confrontational. What grievances could he have with two bandits like yourselves?"
His choice of words caused the two to change their expressions.
But after exchanging glances, they suppressed their anger.
Patiently, they explained the situation.
Tai Hao was somewhat surprised and inquired.
"Elder brother, is this true?"
Huang Shi sighed.
"I was assisting a young friend in his advancement. I didn't expect to lose control and indeed consumed a lot of their resources."
Tai Hao said nonchalantly.
"What is this matter?"
"If elder brother is short on resources, I will cover it for you."
Before Huang Shi could reply, he turned to the two in the sky.
"The resources consumed by elder brother Huang Shi, I will compensate you double!"
"With that, can this matter be settled?"
Hearing the offer of double compensation, Xue Yin seemed tempted.
"Since Lord Tai Hao has spoken, let's discuss it."
He gave Ji Dao a look.
The figures of the two slowly disappeared.
Huang Shi breathed a sigh of relief.
His gaze towards Tai Hao was filled with gratitude.
"I, this old man, thank you!"
Tai Hao smiled easily.
"You are too kind, elder!"
"A few resources are nothing. We should visit each other more often in the future!"
His regret over not obtaining Little Feng as a puppet had long since vanished.
Instead, he was filled with curiosity about the young friend Huang Shi had mentioned.
What kind of person could make Huang Shi risk offending two great lord-level powerhouses?
Could it be.
Another promising talent at the lord level?
Or even...
He dared not think further.
...
Outside Water Blue Star.
Xue Yin and Ji Dao stood facing each other.
Engaged in conversation.
"Why don't we just take the resources and let Huang Shi off for now?"
Xue Yin said cautiously.
Although they were both lords.
Recently, Ji Dao had received the support of a mysterious entity.
Far beyond his reach.
The relentless pursuit this time actually had a hidden agenda.
And everything depended on Ji Dao's stance.
Ji Dao shook his head.
Then burst into laughter.
"Your vision is too narrow!"
"Are we really here for those meager resources?"
"Once Huang Shi is dealt with, the benefits will be more than just resources."
"Besides, it's not just him, Huang Shi. If we want to break through, all other lords are our enemies."
"And now, with two of them present at once, isn't that heaven-sent?"
Xue Yin suddenly understood.
He nodded repeatedly.
"You are absolutely right."
"But..."
He looked worried.
"But Tai Hao's strength is far superior to ours, and with elder brother Huang Shi and this planet of unknown strength, our advantage is not significant."
Ji Dao smiled mysteriously.
"It's fine."
"Our reinforcements will arrive soon."
"Until then, we just need to hold them off."
Xue Yin's eyes lit up with joy.
"Reinforcements? You mean..."
Receiving a affirmative nod from Ji Dao, his confidence soared.
"If that's the case, then Tai Hao is simply out of luck."
...
After thanking Tai Hao.
Huang Shi was introducing him to the planet.
Upon hearing that it possessed a complete system and had achieved combat power comparable to the Immortal realm in just one year.
Even the well-traveled Tai Hao was somewhat shocked.
His heart was filled with anticipation.
Was the credit for all these changes due to the young friend Huang Shi spoke of?
What kind of existence possessed such power?
Just as he was lost in thought.
Fluctuations echoed in the sky once more.
Tai Hao was about to step forward to negotiate and send them away.
But he sensed something was amiss.
The two, who had been polite just moments ago, had become somewhat arrogant.
With newfound confidence, Xue Yin no longer concealed his intentions.
"You mentioned compensation earlier, Tai Hao. Let me tell you, the resources we lost far exceed your imagination, enough for one of us to advance further and reach Eternity."
Ji Dao also sneered.
"Even if you, Tai Hao, are the wealthiest among us ten lords, you probably couldn't afford that much even if you went bankrupt."
"Where do you think we should find the remaining amount?"
The sudden change in their demeanor caught Tai Hao off guard.
Not only were they not giving him face, but they were also extorting him?
He roared in anger.
"You are both dignified lords, how can you act like bandits? Won't that make people laugh?"
Ji Dao let out a wild laugh.
After being suppressed by this guy for tens of thousands of years, he could finally hold his head high today.
"Bandits?"
"Today, I will show you what a bandit is!"
With a wave of his hand, he issued an order.
Countless dark figures surged from behind the two.
Towards Water Blue Star.
And poured down!
...
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